Charlotte NC Brain Injury Lawyer

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a very serious health issue.  Annually, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a significant number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. On average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year.

The leading causes of TBI are:

Falls

• Falls continued to be the leading cause of TBI (35.2%) in the United States. Falls cause half (50%) of the TBIs among children aged 0 to 14 years and 61% of all TBIs among adults aged 65 years and older.

Motor Vehicle-Traffic Crashes

• Among all age groups, motor vehicle crashes and traffic-related incidents were the second leading cause of TBI (17.3%) and resulted in the largest percentage of TBI-related deaths (31.8%).

Struck By/Against Events

• Struck by/against events, which include colliding with a moving or stationary object, were the second leading cause of TBI among children aged 0 to 14 years, with 25%.

Assault

• Assaults produced 10% of TBIs in the general population; they accounted for only 2.9% in children aged 0 to 14 years and 1% in adults aged 65 years old and older.

Who is at Risk?

• Approximately 18% of all TBI-related emergency department visits involved children aged 0 to 4 years.
• Approximately 22% of all TBI-related hospitalizations involved adults aged 75 years and older.
• Males are more often diagnosed with a TBI (59%).

Blasts are a leading cause of TBI for active duty military personnel in war zones. CDC estimates of TBI do not include injuries seen at U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. Veterans Health Administration Hospitals.

For additional information visit: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/index.html

Contact the Traumatic Brain Injury | Head Trauma Law Firm of Bice Law

If you, or someone you know has experienced a traumatic brain injury, take the first step to protect your legal rights– contact Justin Bice and the personal injury firm of Bice Law serving both North Carolina and South Carolina. You only have a limited time after your injury to file a claim, so act quickly.  Call 877-BICE-877 today or submit an online request  to get a free consultation with a traumatic brain injury lawyer.  Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and expertise to work on your behalf.